Wait for iPhone 5S or buy iPhone 5 now?

nickprete11 · Dec 31, 2012, 09:56 PM

Hello everyone. I love Apple. I have an iPad, MacBook, iPhone 4s, if it has an Apple logo on it and you name it, I probably have it. I currently have an iPhone 4S that I bought unlocked last February. I am thinking of either upgrading to the 5 or saving my upgrade for the iPhone 5S. What is your opinion? Thanks. Have a great New Years, and see you all next year!

numberforty1 · Dec 31, 2012, 10:27 PM

I had the 4s and upgraded to the 5. loving it.

SPNarwhal · Dec 31, 2012, 10:39 PM

I love my 5. The only way I would wish I had a 5S is if they upgrade the camera a decent amount, since I use my phone for photos a lot.

Can't really imagine much they could do to make me really want anything else though, I'd just go with the 5.

map1978 · Dec 31, 2012, 10:43 PM

Seems like this question gets asked every year at this time...

If your happy with your 4S and plan on using your upgrade, than I would wait for the next gen.

If you can't stop the itch, just use your upgrade and get the 5

You can then just sell the 5 and buy the next gen off contract

Either way, even when the next gen comes out, the 5 will still be a top notch device

Zman5225 · Dec 31, 2012, 10:45 PM

Got my 5 today and I'm loving it. I sorta thought about waiting but didn't want to wait 9 months for the 5s/6 whatever they will call it. Plus they hold their values decently so ill play the resell game if its cost effective when it comes time.

irDigital0l · Dec 31, 2012, 10:54 PM

Is your 4S still working fine?

Is so, you could wait for the 5S.

rgarjr · Dec 31, 2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zman5225

Got my 5 today and I'm loving it. I sorta thought about waiting but didn't want to wait 9 months for the 5s/6 whatever they will call it. Plus they hold their values decently so ill play the resell game if its cost effective when it comes time.

I also got a black iP5 today (had a white 4s) really digging it.

Beeplance · Dec 31, 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irDigital0l

Is your 4S still working fine?

Is so, you could wait for the 5S.

This. The 4S is still a decent phone in 2013, so if it's working fine, just continue using it. The 5 is not such a huge upgrade from the 4S, you can do the same things on both phones.

harcosparky · Dec 31, 2012, 11:48 PM

hehehe..

You can wait, I mean there are plenty of seats on the " Wait For The Next Model " train since the iMac guys were recently released! But don't get too close to the MacPro guys, they might be a little grumpy!

It's all about what you want to do, you sound like you know the game.

Who knows what the 5s will bring?

I just got my 4 replaced with a 4 because the 5 did not impress me. I tried to sweet talk the Apple Genius into selling me a 4s for that replacement cost but she could clearly see through the smoke.

For me since the 5 didn't do the trick, I doubt the 5s will so I have no seat on the train, but I will make a reservation when the 5s comes out to wait for the 6.

GP_1 · Jan 1, 2013, 12:16 AM

Just upgraded to the 5 & it was worth it! So damn fast.

allied122 · Jan 1, 2013, 12:44 AM

The iPhone 5S could be coming by the summer of 2013. Experts expect it to be similar to the recently released iPhone 5, but it should have some better hardware and perhaps some additional fun features. If so, do you think this will drop the prices of a new iPhone 5? Perhaps it will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickprete11

Hello everyone. I love Apple. I have an iPad, MacBook, iPhone 4s, if it has an Apple logo on it and you name it, I probably have it. I currently have an iPhone 4S that I bought unlocked last February. I am thinking of either upgrading to the 5 or saving my upgrade for the iPhone 5S. What is your opinion? Thanks. Have a great New Years, and see you all next year!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rgarjr

I also got a black iP5 today (had a white 4s) really digging it.

The bottom line, it seems like if you do not already have an iPhone 5, you may want to wait to see what happens with the 5S model from Apple.

aaron5566 · Jan 1, 2013, 01:07 AM

I was in the same boat as you. I too didn't want to wait 9 months for the next iPhone when Apple will probably just upgrade the processor. The 5 is already plenty fast enough so I just got the 5. Loving it so far.

nqlong1986 · Jan 1, 2013, 02:07 AM

I think if you want to upgrade to iPhone 5, just do it; because when 5S is out, you can wait for 6, and keep waiting...

jimbo1mcm · Jan 1, 2013, 03:07 AM

Get the 5 now. You can always just add a line for $9.95 a month and get the 6 when it comes out, or go off contract

shenfrey · Jan 1, 2013, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nqlong1986

I think if you want to upgrade to iPhone 5, just do it; because when 5S is out, you can wait for 6, and keep waiting...

Truer words have never been spoken.

Cod3rror · Jan 1, 2013, 05:33 AM

Dude, 5S is old news, just wait till iPhone 7S.

Four oF NINE · Jan 1, 2013, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickprete11

Hello everyone. I love Apple. I have an iPad, MacBook, iPhone 4s, if it has an Apple logo on it and you name it, I probably have it. I currently have an iPhone 4S that I bought unlocked last February. I am thinking of either upgrading to the 5 or saving my upgrade for the iPhone 5S. What is your opinion? Thanks. Have a great New Years, and see you all next year!

I'm in similar situation to you, I have iMac, MacBook, white iPhone 4S, iPods, iTunes, Apple TV.

I will be upgrading to the 5S, because the S version always has some nice features the number only version lacks, (like SIRI, better camera, etc). Also, the S version always manages to work out the kinks whenever they have a new design, (antenna gate).

It will probably only be a few months, I can wait for that.. In the meantime, there's nothing wrong with the 4S.. Many apps are still being reformatted for the larger screen size on the 5 and 5S. Most of that work will be done by the time the 5S is released

clyde2801 · Jan 1, 2013, 08:29 AM

I managed to get an unlocked 4S a year ago for a decent price. Me and my wife are eligible to upgrade tomorrow, and she's sporting a 3GS with a broken screen.

The two options are a) she gets my 4s* and I get a 5, or I keep my 4s and she gets a 4s of her own. My 4s is out of applecare plus replacements (splashdown killed original, "Lifeproof" case failed my first replacement, don't get me started on that one

) but has a spigen sgp glas.t and case. The intent is we keep one upgrade 'in our pocket' just in case.

My heads about to spin taking into considerations on which option. Scatchgate and adapter problems vs. LTE and that big lovely screen...

*Before anyone says anything about this: She's the one who suggested it, it would be a major upgrade from her 3gs, and she drives a two year old Benz while I'm in a '97 Toyota. Don't judge.

RoyMinnett · Jan 1, 2013, 08:34 AM

Well, its a nice question

I'm still with my iPhone 4S. Not sure whether to upgrade to iphone 5 or wait for the next iphone 5S (may be).

I'm also confused :S

theanimaster · Jan 1, 2013, 08:36 AM

The 5 is a '3rd iteration' iPhone. See, first there was the iPhone. Then the iPhone 3G. Then the 3GS -- a third iteration. Then came the 4. Then the 4s, and now the 5 -- another third iteration in the pattern. The 5 is everything that the 4 and 4s should have been.

I have a theory that Apple only gives you the best on every third iteration of a product.

To disprove this theory we will have to look at what the next iPhone will be called. If it is indeed the 5"S"... then Apple has broken the pattern. This "pattern", by the way, also applies to all other Apple products including MacBooks, iPods and Desktops.

But if the next iPhone is the iPhone SIX, then I'll be darned.

zbarvian · Jan 1, 2013, 08:38 AM

Well the iPhone 5S sounds pretty sweet, but the iPhone 6 will be the dreamphone. And I hear the 6S is going to be KILLER!!

tann · Jan 1, 2013, 08:49 AM

I had a 4S and got a 5, and I think I will skip the 5S because I think whatever happens next year (2014) will be much bigger!

Fattytail · Jan 1, 2013, 10:47 AM

I would be extremely surprised if they came out with a new iPhone in the summer. I think we're on fall release schedules for iOS devices for a while, leaving the spring open for whatever other unannounced goodies they have up their sleeve.

So like other people have said, you have at least a 9-10 month wait. I wouldn't wait. The 5 is a terrific experience. Just slap a case on it, use the hell out of it and sell it when the 5S comes out. Easy peasy.

sk24iam · Jan 1, 2013, 03:50 PM

keep in mind there is no guarantee when the 5s will be available.

Esoom · Jan 1, 2013, 04:15 PM

Yep, I think the 6 will be pretty sweet.

If I don't just go back to a dumb phone & my Verizon Mini.

Dec 31, 2012, 09:56 PM	#1
nickprete11 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Wait for iPhone 5S or buy iPhone 5 now? Hello everyone. I love Apple. I have an iPad, MacBook, iPhone 4s, if it has an Apple logo on it and you name it, I probably have it. I currently have an iPhone 4S that I bought unlocked last February. I am thinking of either upgrading to the 5 or saving my upgrade for the iPhone 5S. What is your opinion? Thanks. Have a great New Years, and see you all next year! __________________ iPhone 5 16GB AT&T; iPad mini 16GB WiFi; TV (3rd generation), MacBook Air 2012 4GB i5, EarPods, iPod nano (7th generation)
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Dec 31, 2012, 10:27 PM	#2
numberforty1 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada	I had the 4s and upgraded to the 5. loving it. __________________ 24" iMac 2.8 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo iTouch 2nd gen 32GB iPad 2 16GB Black iPhone 5 16GB white
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Dec 31, 2012, 10:39 PM	#3
SPNarwhal macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: illinois	I love my 5. The only way I would wish I had a 5S is if they upgrade the camera a decent amount, since I use my phone for photos a lot. Can't really imagine much they could do to make me really want anything else though, I'd just go with the 5. __________________ Photography: Flickr, Facebook + Music: Tumblr Twitter
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Dec 31, 2012, 10:45 PM	#5
Zman5225 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tacoma WA	Got my 5 today and I'm loving it. I sorta thought about waiting but didn't want to wait 9 months for the 5s/6 whatever they will call it. Plus they hold their values decently so ill play the resell game if its cost effective when it comes time. __________________ switcher since Jul 05
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Dec 31, 2012, 11:48 PM	#9
harcosparky macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2008	hehehe.. You can wait, I mean there are plenty of seats on the " Wait For The Next Model " train since the iMac guys were recently released! But don't get too close to the MacPro guys, they might be a little grumpy! It's all about what you want to do, you sound like you know the game. Who knows what the 5s will bring? I just got my 4 replaced with a 4 because the 5 did not impress me. I tried to sweet talk the Apple Genius into selling me a 4s for that replacement cost but she could clearly see through the smoke. For me since the 5 didn't do the trick, I doubt the 5s will so I have no seat on the train, but I will make a reservation when the 5s comes out to wait for the 6. __________________ Awwwwwww!
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Dec 31, 2012, 10:43 PM	#4
map1978 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2006	Seems like this question gets asked every year at this time... If your happy with your 4S and plan on using your upgrade, than I would wait for the next gen. If you can't stop the itch, just use your upgrade and get the 5 You can then just sell the 5 and buy the next gen off contract Either way, even when the next gen comes out, the 5 will still be a top notch device
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Dec 31, 2012, 10:54 PM	#6
irDigital0l macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010	Is your 4S still working fine? Is so, you could wait for the 5S.
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Jan 1, 2013, 12:16 AM	#10
GP_1 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Just upgraded to the 5 & it was worth it! So damn fast.
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Jan 1, 2013, 01:07 AM	#12
aaron5566 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Malaysia	I was in the same boat as you. I too didn't want to wait 9 months for the next iPhone when Apple will probably just upgrade the processor. The 5 is already plenty fast enough so I just got the 5. Loving it so far. __________________  13" MacBook Air 2012 \| 1.8GHz i5 \| 8GB RAM \| 128GB SSD  Black 16GB iPhone 5 Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
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Jan 1, 2013, 02:07 AM	#13
nqlong1986 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	I think if you want to upgrade to iPhone 5, just do it; because when 5S is out, you can wait for 6, and keep waiting...
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Jan 1, 2013, 03:07 AM	#14
jimbo1mcm macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	Get the 5 now. You can always just add a line for $9.95 a month and get the 6 when it comes out, or go off contract
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Jan 1, 2013, 05:33 AM	#16
Cod3rror macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2010	Dude, 5S is old news, just wait till iPhone 7S.
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Jan 1, 2013, 08:29 AM	#18
clyde2801 macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the land of no hills and red dirt.	To 5 or not to 5... I managed to get an unlocked 4S a year ago for a decent price. Me and my wife are eligible to upgrade tomorrow, and she's sporting a 3GS with a broken screen. The two options are a) she gets my 4s* and I get a 5, or I keep my 4s and she gets a 4s of her own. My 4s is out of applecare plus replacements (splashdown killed original, "Lifeproof" case failed my first replacement, don't get me started on that one) but has a spigen sgp glas.t and case. The intent is we keep one upgrade 'in our pocket' just in case. My heads about to spin taking into considerations on which option. Scatchgate and adapter problems vs. LTE and that big lovely screen... *Before anyone says anything about this: She's the one who suggested it, it would be a major upgrade from her 3gs, and she drives a two year old Benz while I'm in a '97 Toyota. Don't judge. __________________ I've found that the sanest question I can ask myself is 'Am I going crazy?' Crazy people never ask themselves that. --Jack Robbins late 2011 2.4 i7 17" MBP, 16 gb ram, Crucial M4 512gb SSD
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Jan 1, 2013, 08:34 AM	#19
RoyMinnett macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Well, its a nice question I'm still with my iPhone 4S. Not sure whether to upgrade to iphone 5 or wait for the next iphone 5S (may be). I'm also confused :S __________________ Land For Sale Lebanon Shopping Lebanon
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Jan 1, 2013, 08:36 AM	#20
theanimaster macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2005	The 5 is a '3rd iteration' iPhone. See, first there was the iPhone. Then the iPhone 3G. Then the 3GS -- a third iteration. Then came the 4. Then the 4s, and now the 5 -- another third iteration in the pattern. The 5 is everything that the 4 and 4s should have been. I have a theory that Apple only gives you the best on every third iteration of a product. To disprove this theory we will have to look at what the next iPhone will be called. If it is indeed the 5"S"... then Apple has broken the pattern. This "pattern", by the way, also applies to all other Apple products including MacBooks, iPods and Desktops. But if the next iPhone is the iPhone SIX, then I'll be darned.
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Jan 1, 2013, 08:38 AM	#21
zbarvian macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2011	Well the iPhone 5S sounds pretty sweet, but the iPhone 6 will be the dreamphone. And I hear the 6S is going to be KILLER!!
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Jan 1, 2013, 08:49 AM	#22
tann macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oxford, England	I had a 4S and got a 5, and I think I will skip the 5S because I think whatever happens next year (2014) will be much bigger! __________________ 2010 15" MBP i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD \|\| Unlocked White 64GB iPhone 5 \|\| 64GB Black iPad 3 Follow me on Twitter!
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Jan 1, 2013, 10:47 AM	#23
Fattytail macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2012	I would be extremely surprised if they came out with a new iPhone in the summer. I think we're on fall release schedules for iOS devices for a while, leaving the spring open for whatever other unannounced goodies they have up their sleeve. So like other people have said, you have at least a 9-10 month wait. I wouldn't wait. The 5 is a terrific experience. Just slap a case on it, use the hell out of it and sell it when the 5S comes out. Easy peasy.
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Jan 1, 2013, 03:50 PM	#24
sk24iam macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2009	keep in mind there is no guarantee when the 5s will be available.
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Jan 1, 2013, 04:15 PM	#25
Esoom macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles	Yep, I think the 6 will be pretty sweet. If I don't just go back to a dumb phone & my Verizon Mini. __________________ 2011 13" MBA l iP5, iP4 l iPad mini, gen I,II,III l iPod Touch gen 4,5 l stockholder
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